In-house education for Indigenous organisations

Help your board work towards governance skills that do your people proud.

Lead your way

As a director of an Indigenous organisation, you’re not just leading operations; you’re championing culture, connection and lasting change. This leadership is powerful, but can be complex as you balance cultural obligations, regulatory requirements and organisational sustainability.

We’re here to walk alongside you—informed and on your terms. Our culturally-safe governance programs are built to support Indigenous leadership, champion self-determination and grow governance capability—from the grassroots to the boardroom.

Cultural governance 
with compliance

Make decisions that honour culture and meet ORIC, ACNC, and corporate standards, without compromising on your mission.

Capability that grows 
with you

Strengthen your board’s skills with contextualised learning that meets you where you are—and grows with you as your organisation evolves.

Community-led, on-Country delivery

Learn in safe, trusted environments facilitated by Indigenous leaders. Education is delivered on-Country, in ways that reflect your people, your language, and your place.

Programs to empower Indigenous organisations

GOVERNANCE ESSENTIALS

Laying a strong foundation, this course provides essential knowledge on director duties and responsibilities—all contextualised for community-first leadership.

COMPANY DIRECTORS COURSE™

Our flagship director course empowers Indigenous leaders to deepen their impact by governing for sustainability, self-determination and long-term success.

Governing to Protect Vulnerable People

Leading with cultural care, this course enables directors to build the skills to oversee services in health, justice, aged care or child protection with confidence and respect.

APPLIED RISK GOVERNANCE

This course supports directors as they develop culturally-informed risk awareness across your board and organisation.

REPORTING TO THE BOARD

This course supports empowers teams to report with clarity, strategy and cultural alignment, while keeping community values at the centre.

FOUNDATIONS OF DIRECTORSHIP™

This foundational course provides the essentials of governance, risk, and finance, through culturally safe and supportive delivery.

The Board’s Role in Cyber

This course gives directors the knowledge to protect community data and digital systems by building their confidence around cyber security, data sovereignty and online safety.

The Role of the Chair

This course equips current and aspiring Chairs with the skills to lead with clarity—guiding meetings, building board alignment, and supporting culturally respectful decision-making.

Let's strengthen the way forward together

Speak to one of our in-house education specialists to get clearer on the path forward—towards a stronger, more cohesive board that can lead your organisation to greater success.

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Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we are located and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.

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